Bachelor of Industrial Design

In your third year, you'll choose a design specialization from the following:

• Transportation design.
• Product design.
• Interaction design.

Transportation Designers design the appearance (styling) of vehicles including automobiles, motorcycles, personal mobility devices and off-road vehicles. Humber is the only industrial design program in Canada that offers a transportation design specialization.

In Product Design, the emphasis is on the method of finding a solution to a user’s problem so that doing a task is easier or the user experience is more satisfying.

Interaction Design (UX - User Experience Design) is a new offering focusing on the integration of physical and digital products.

Vision Transforming post-secondary education through global, polytechnic leadership.

Mission Humber develops global citizens with the knowledge and skills to lead and innovate.

One of Canada's Largest Polytechnics

• More than 200 Full-Time Programs in 17 Areas of Interest.
• 6 Academic Faculties.
• More than 86,000 learners.
• More than 135,500 Full-Time Program Applications Annually.
• More than 9,300 International Students.

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following six requirements:

• Academic

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:

• Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) minimum 65 per cent
• Grade 12 Mathematics (MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent) minimum 60 per cent (Students who do not possess Grade 12U Mathematics or who have achieved a grade below 60 per cent may be considered for admission. Students will be required to complete a math equivalency course during their first semester at Humber. Additional course fees will apply.)
• Four Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above
• Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent

or

• Mature student status

or

• College or university transfer status

Portfolio

A portfolio is a collection of work which tells us about your creative and problem solving abilities, your drawing skills and how you present yourself as an artist and designer. Your portfolio is reviewed by Industrial Design faculty to determine your suitability for the program.

Applicants must submit a portfolio that includes five creative pieces. Be sure to title each submission and briefly describe it (maximum 50 words each piece).

The requirements for these submissions are as follows:

Submission #1 – Perspective line drawing of a chair (two-point perspective). You are encouraged to work in black line for the chair and to use construction lines to show proper perspective methods.

Include a small photograph of the chair you have drawn as part of the submission page. You may use your choice of medium for this piece.

The sketch is to be drawn freehand (i.e. tracing is not allowed).

Submission #2 – Perspective line drawing of one of the following three kitchen appliances:

a) Kettle b) Coffee maker c) Kitchen stand mixer

This piece should be drawn from an appliance or device and not from your imagination or an abstract method. Use construction lines to show proper perspective methods.

Include a small photograph of the appliance or device you have drawn as part of the submission page. You may use your choice of medium for this piece.

The sketch is to be drawn freehand (i.e. tracing is not allowed).

Submission #3 – Colour still life study that demonstrates your use of colour and composition. You are encouraged to group everyday objects such as fruit, pottery or shoes. We will assess your representation of realistic details: shade and shadow, depth, tonal value and texture.

Include a small photograph of the object(s) you have drawn as part of the submission page.

The drawing is to be drawn freehand (i.e. tracing is not allowed).

Submission #4 – Three-dimensional work that demonstrates your manual construction skills. Examples include sculpture, furniture construction, home construction, craft work (e.g. jewelry that you have designed), and costume design (e.g. Comicon).

Submission #5 – Your choice

Submit one example of projects/pieces of your choice that further demonstrates your skills and design sense.

Possible examples include:

a) Something you designed and fabricated including the conceptual sketches and the finished piece; b) Images from a sketchbook you keep of products, figures or objects that inspire you; c) CAD drawings or digital graphics that show your talent as a designer (e.g. SolidWorks, Keyshot, or Illustrator, respectively); d) A sketch, drawing or painting that illustrates your artistry.

Not acceptable is photography and abstract art.

For assistance with your drawing skills, we recommend:

‘Sketching: The Basics’ by Roselien Steur and Koos Eissen, Amsterdam BIS Publishers, 2016.

Writing Sample

Part #1 Describe your knowledge of industrial design, referring to products and designers, as well as styles that you find appealing. (200 words)

Part #2 Describe the skills and talents you bring to the Industrial Design program. List your extracurricular activities (e.g. hobbies, passions, volunteer work) as well as previous work experience. How do you think these experiences will contribute to your perspective of design, as well as help you as a student of design? (250 words)

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

Application-Based Scholarships

Humber offers hundreds of different types of scholarships recognizing academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, volunteer services, and in some cases, to help with financial need. For more information about scholarships that may assist you with the costs of your post-secondary education, visit Student Scholarships.

Entrance Scholarships

To recognize academic achievement, Humber offers Degree Entrance and Degree Transfer Scholarships. These scholarships are automatically awarded based on academic average or credential completion.

Degree Entrance Scholarships

Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement. See the following chart for details. Some of the scholarships are renewable each year if you maintain an average of 80 per cent or more.

Degree Entrance Scholarship Average Requirement

Degree Transfer Scholarships ($1,500 - $2,500) Humber automatically awards degree transfer scholarships to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a one-year Ontario college certificate* or a two- or three-year diploma with a GPA of 80 per cent or more from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80 per cent or more will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,500 for a certificate program or $2,500 for a diploma program in recognition of their academic achievement. Certificates and diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required.

*Certificates do not include Ontario Graduate Certificates, Certificates of Achievement or Certificates of Completion.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships

Humber provides assistance to Indigenous Students in meeting the costs of their tuition and living expenses while studying full-time or part-time.

Bursaries

Humber is dedicated to providing you with a variety of bursaries to help you successfully pursue your education while managing your finances. Bursaries are available for Diploma, Degree, and Post-Graduate Certificate programs and are awarded primarily based on financial need. Academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and community involvement may also be considered.

Graduates are in demand by employers not only for their design thinking, but for their skills in:

• Computer-aided design.
• Digital graphics.
• Model-making.
• Sketching.